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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S90 UPSMOT history

S90 UPS is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 169,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

S90 UPS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
169,713 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S90 UPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S90 UPS was last recorded at 169,713 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 6,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,307 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,406 miles
Average per year
7,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,713 miles
  • 2025 – 163,307 miles
  • 2024 – 151,556 miles
  • 2023 – 138,345 miles
  • 2022 – 123,027 miles
  • 2021 – 118,256 miles
  • 2019 – 112,238 miles
  • 2018 – 104,119 miles
  • 2017 – 97,890 miles
  • 2016 – 94,408 miles
  • 2015 – 88,607 miles
  • 2014 – 82,022 miles
  • 2013 – 77,663 miles
  • 2012 – 70,074 miles
  • 2011 – 63,699 miles
  • 2010 – 57,344 miles
  • 2009 – 49,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,713 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,713 miles (+6,406)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    169,713 miles
    Test number
    972535260807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass163,307 miles (+11,751)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    163,307 miles
    Test number
    913953536910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    151,556 miles
    Test number
    114546591554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail151,556 miles (+13,211)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,556 miles
    Test number
    782025569895
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass138,345 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,345 miles
    Test number
    206820995616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Fail138,345 miles (+15,318)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,345 miles
    Test number
    201991280781
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass123,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,027 miles
    Test number
    359297133763
    • AdvisorySubframe corroded
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  8. Fail123,027 miles (+4,771)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,027 miles
    Test number
    543128321582
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySubframe corroded
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  9. Pass118,256 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,256 miles
    Test number
    528830533487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe undersealed

  10. Fail118,253 miles (+6,015)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,253 miles
    Test number
    433248757902
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe undersealed

  11. Pass112,238 miles (+8,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,238 miles
    Test number
    410004973556
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated fronts and rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass104,119 miles (+6,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,119 miles
    Test number
    636022521519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass97,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,890 miles
    Test number
    557049444323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,890 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,890 miles
    Test number
    662790180391
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Fail97,890 miles (+3,482)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,890 miles
    Test number
    119615802920
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass94,408 miles (+5,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,408 miles
    Test number
    876503982172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine E.C.U controlled will not rev for emissions test

  17. Pass88,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,607 miles
    Test number
    297175815018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,607 miles (+6,585)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,607 miles
    Test number
    206155415045
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass82,022 miles6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,022 miles
    Test number
    169173824043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Fail82,022 miles (+4,359)2 repaired6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,022 miles
    Test number
    718243524075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Pass77,663 miles (+7,589)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,663 miles
    Test number
    107348523012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,074 miles
    Test number
    197437632422
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  23. Fail70,073 miles (+6,374)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,073 miles
    Test number
    227277932045
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass63,699 miles (+6,355)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,699 miles
    Test number
    545271931072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail57,344 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,344 miles
    Test number
    270167330078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass57,344 miles (+8,080)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,344 miles
    Test number
    563467930001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,264 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,264 miles
    Test number
    140520549035
    • NoteRear pads low

Questions about S90 UPS

Does S90 UPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S90 UPS is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S90 UPS?
The MOT on S90 UPS is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S90 UPS done?
S90 UPS was recorded at 169,713 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 7,082 miles a year.
Has S90 UPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S90 UPS has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S90 UPS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S90 UPS find?
S90 UPS passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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